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Fillo Family History

Fillo Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lillo, Fallo, Cillo, Filo, Fiallo, Fill, Filla, Gill, Dillon, Mill

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Where is the Fillo family from?

You can see how Fillo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fillo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fillo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Fillo families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Fillo's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Fillo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fillo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fillo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fillo. 43% of Fillo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fillo women worked as a Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Shoe Worker
    29%
  • Guard
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Fillo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 987 census records available for the last name Fillo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fillo census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 247 immigration records available for the last name Fillo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 266 military records available for the last name Fillo. For the veterans among your Fillo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fillo lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Fillo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fillo in 1951 was 44, and 58 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fillo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fillo ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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